¹⁷ Instead, learn to do what is right. Be honest and fair in what you do. Help people who are in pain. Make sure that widows and children who have no family receive justice.’

¹⁸ The Lord says, ‘Please come, so that we talk about this together. Even if your sins are like a red stain, they will become as white as snow. Even if they are bright red, they will become like white wool.^[a]

¹⁹ I will forgive you if you agree to obey me. If you are ready to do that, you will again eat plenty of good food from the land.